Hi there,
As a woman, 12 years older, I will try to answer to most of what you have written..or at least I will try.
"When I was growing up, I used to think I would never fall in love because for me, being in love meant being weak and/or vulnerable."
Well, you are right on one point. But dont forget that there are 2 sides of one coin. While ...... reply
did talk to yourself
